Introduction
This Ethics Code of Conduct is applicable to the Board of Directors, Officers, Employees, Vendors and Contractors of Marsalis Technologies Inc.
Reputation
The reputation of Marsalis Technologies Inc. (MTI) depends on the conduct of its directors, officers, employees, vendors and contractors. Every employee, vendor and contractor whom is associated with MTI business activities must play a part in maintaining our corporate reputation for the highest ethical standards.
Competition
We are dedicated to ethical, fair and vigorous competition. We will offer MTI products and services based on their merit, superior quality, functionality and competitive pricing. We will make independent pricing and marketing decisions and will not improperly cooperate or coordinate our activities with our competitors. We will not offer or solicit improper payments or gratuities in connection with the purchase of goods or services for MTI or the sales of its products or services, nor will we engage or assist in unlawful boycotts of particular clients.
Employment Working Conditions, Discrimination and Harassment
Taking into account local practice and the operational requirements of the business, it is our goal to offer unambiguous and fair terms of employment and to provide MTI employees with appropriate opportunities to develop their skills and progress in their careers. It is our intention to honor all applicable terms and conditions of employment. MTI recognizes its duty and the benefits of providing working conditions which promote good health, safety and environmental practices. Employees are encouraged to report immediately any health, safety or environmental concerns to their line manager in order to protect the welfare of themselves and colleagues. Employees are encouraged to recognize their duty to act in a responsible manner in the workplace, having due regard for the health, safety and general welfare of their colleagues. We recognize that the diverse backgrounds and nationalities of our employees form a strong business structure. All employees regardless of their color, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age shall be treated fairly and honestly with both respect and dignity. Harassment (including sexual, physical, mental, use of abusive language or offensive gestures) or bullying, in any shape or form will not be tolerated. Any employee who is proved to have acted in a discriminatory manner or to have indulged in bullying or harassment will be subject to disciplinary or grievance procedures. All employees are strongly encouraged to report such incidents.
It is our policy to respect the human rights of all employees, including:
- Ensuring employees have the freedom to associate or to collectively bargain without fear of discrimination against the exercise of such freedoms.
- A prohibition on using forced or child labor
- Appropriate restrictions on the access and use of personal employee information to respect rights of privacy.
Copies of MTI policies in respect of these matters are available from management.
Partner Working Conditions, Discrimination and Harassment
It is MTI goal to offer unambiguous and fair terms of partnerships and to provide those partners (clients, vendors and contractors) of MTI with appropriate opportunities to progress their business along with us. It is MTI intention to honor all applicable terms and conditions of all our partners. MTI upholds its duty to providing working conditions which promote good health, safety and environmental practices. Clients, vendors and contractors are encouraged to report immediately any health, safety or environmental concerns to MTI in order to protect the welfare of themselves and MTI staff. We consider that the diverse backgrounds and nationalities of our clients, vendors and contractors form a strong business as it is with our staff. All client, vendor and contractor representatives regardless of their color, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age shall be treated fairly and honestly with both respect and dignity. Harassment of the representatives (including sexual, physical, mental, use of abusive language or offensive gestures) or bullying, in any shape or form will not be tolerated by MTI. Any MTI staff member who is proved to have acted in a discriminatory manner or to have indulged in bullying or harassment will be subject to disciplinary or grievance procedures. Any MTI partner who is proved to have acted in a discriminatory manner or to have indulged in bullying or harassment will be subject to termination of partnership agreement with MTI. Clients, vendors and contractors are strongly encouraged to report such incidents to MTI CEO. It is our policy to respect the human rights of all clients, vendors and contractors.
Relationships with Directors, Officers, Employees, Vendors and Contractors
MTI demands that its directors, officers, employees, vendors and contractors act at all times with the highest degree of integrity. MTI insists that its directors, officers, employees, vendors and contractors treat all individuals with whom they come in contact in the course of business such as other directors, other officers, other employees, other vendors and other contractors in a fair and respectful manner. MTI is committed to the maximum utilization of its directors, officers, employees, vendors and contractors abilities and to the principles of equal employment opportunity.
Conflicts of Interest
MTI expects its directors, officers, employees, vendors and contractors to perform their duties using their best impartial judgment in all matters affecting MTI and or its partners. To maintain independence of judgment and action, directors, officers, employees, vendors and contractors must avoid conflict of interest or an appearance of conflict of interest that might arise because of economic and or personal self-interest. Directors, officers, employees, vendors and contractors shall not engage in any activity that conflicts with the interests of MTI and or its partners. Directors, officers, employees, vendors and contractors who reasonably believe they may have or observed interests that conflict with those of MTI and or its partners shall immediately advise the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who shall review and determine whether potential or the existence of conflicts of interest for MTI and or its partners. If the potential and or existence conflicts of interests for MTI and or its partners are determined by CEO, corrective action(s) shall be taken immediately. It is our policy to respect the interest of MTI and its partners at all times.
Confidential Information
MTI property and proprietary information and the property and proprietary information of MTI vendors, contractors and clients (including but not limited to personally identifiable financial or health information) are to be used solely for the benefit of MTI and its partners respectively. Directors, officers, employees, vendors and contractors may not use MTI and or its partner’s, property and or proprietary information for personal benefit, other business purposes outside established contractual agreement(s), nor may they take MTI and or its partner’s property and or proprietary information with you if and when they cease working for or with MTI.
Legal Obligations
Adherence to legal and regulatory matters must govern the business decisions and actions of every MTI director, officer, employee, vendor and contractor. Directors, officers, employees, vendors and contractors shall make every effort to ensure that they and MTI are in compliance with all legal and regulatory matters applicable to their area of employment or partnership. Any legal, regulatory or governmental inquiry or action should be directed to, and will be handled by, MTI General Counsel and CEO.
Obligations to MTI
The rules of the MTI Ethics Code of Conduct, set forth below, must be followed at all times by its directors, officers and employees:
- No funds or assets of MTI shall be used for any purpose which would be in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
- No contributions shall be made by or on behalf of MTI to any political candidate, party, or campaign either within or without the United States other than in strict compliance with local, state and federal political finance laws. Any and all contributions are subject to approval of the CEO.
- No funds or asset of MTI shall be established or maintained that is not reflected on the books and or records of MTI.
- No false, artificial, or misleading entries in the books and or records of MTI shall be made.
- All documentation that MTI prepares and distributes or any other public communication from MTI will contain full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable information.
- All documentation that MTI prepares for internal use will contain full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable information.
- No transaction shall be effected and no payment shall be made by or on behalf of MTI with the intention or understanding that the transaction or payment is other than as described in the approved documentation evidencing the transaction or supporting the payment.
- In any dealings with a client, vendor, contractor, government official, or other person or entity, no director, officer, employee of MTI shall request, accept, or offer to give any significant thing of value, the purpose or result of which could be to influence the existing or potential business relationship(s) between MTI and such persons or entities.
Enforcement of Policy
Directors, officers, employees, vendors, and contractors of MTI shall be responsible for the enforcement of the policies set forth in this Code and will be held accountable for any violations of this Code. Any director, officer, employee, vendor or contractor of MTI having any information or knowledge regarding any transaction or activity prohibited by this Code shall promptly report the same to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO shall ensure that such information and its source remain confidential. The CEO shall be responsible for promptly coordinating the determination of any remedial action with respect to violations of this Code by directors, officers, employees, vendors, and contractors after providing for a full and fair presentation by any affected party or parties of the facts related to the possible violation of this Code. Any violations of this Code shall be sanctioned, commensurate with the nature of the violation and consistent with other violations of a similar nature, which sanctions may include termination of employment and or contractual agreement. The CEO will be responsible for evaluating the information and developing appropriate remedial actions regarding such violations. Directors, officers, appropriate employees, vendors and contractors of MTI will be required on an annual basis to certify their compliance with this Code.
Compliance Code violations are to be reported to Mark Marsalis President & CEO of MTI, who can be reached as follows:
Mark Marsalis
President & CEO
Marsalis Technologies Inc.
PO BOX 2448
Cypress, TX 77410
Email: mmarsalis@marsalistechinc.com